Background Health care workers (HCWs) are essential for the delivery of health care
services in conflict areas and in rebuilding health systems post-conflict. Objective The aim of …

Background Although the literature on effects of armed conflict on population health is
extensive, detailed assessments of effects on public health 'systems' are few. This article …

Over the last few years, there has been growing attention to health systems research in
fragile and conflict-affected setting (FCAS) from both researchers and donors. In 2012, an …

Background Healthcare providers are the vital link between evidence-based policies and
women receiving high quality maternity care. Explanations for suboptimal care often include …

Background Health technology assessment uses a multidisciplinary approach to support
health benefits package design towards universal health coverage. The evidence-informed …

Aspirations of quality, equitable and respectful care for all women in childbirth have, so far,
been unrealised. Sub-optimal care remains the norm in many settings despite decades of …

Abstract Background Political transition in Afghanistan enabled reconstruction of the
destroyed health system. Maternal health was prioritised due to political will and historically …

Background Many of the 35 million women and girls aged 15–49 requiring humanitarian
assistance have inadequate access to the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to …

Objective To explore the feasibility of health systems strengthening from the perspective of
international healthcare implementers and donors in South Sudan. Design A qualitative …

Background One of the key requirements for achieving universal health coverage is the
proper design and implementation of essential health benefits package (EHPs). We …